the first lady is wearing, we are told, a thom browne coat, j. crew shoes. she has a long route along the parade route this morning. >> kudos to david gregory, who got all that right except the j. crew shoes. every aspect of that right. >>> let's turn now to jenna bush hager, here with the story of one man whose unlikely gift to the president carried a greater significance than he could ever imagine. good morning to you. >> good morning. sometimes those unexpected moments in life have the largest impact. so much is known about our 44th president, but who is this man who unknowingly inspired him? a chance encounter in an elevator that changed two lives. when in 2008 at hyatt hotel, earl smith, their security director -- >> i love you back. >> -- met the future president. >> the feeling i had just overpowered me. >> reporter: overcome with emotion, he pulled out his most meaningful possession, a war patch he always kept with him. >> senator obama, i want you to have this. i have been carrying this patch for 40 years. i think it will bring you good luck in your